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Pramoedya Ananta Toer

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    (February 6, 1925-April 30, 2006)
    Born in Blora, Central Java, Indonesia
    Born Pramoedya Ananta Mastoer
    Wrote ‘The Fugitive’ (1950), ‘Corruption’ (1954), ‘This Earth of Mankind’ (1980), ‘Child of All Nations’ (1980), ‘Footsteps’ (1985) and ‘House of Glass’ (1988)
    Imprisoned in Buru detention camp (1965-1979)
    Died in Jakarta, Indonesia

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a heavy smoker.
    He initially supported the Japanese when they first occupied Indonesia.
    His notable association with the left wing resulted in accusations of sympathizing with communism hurled against him.
    His grandfather, though a Hajji, abandoned his grandmother after their divorce.
    He stated that he was anti-capitalism but not anti-capital.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was one of Indonesia’s most famous contemporary writers.
    His works often clashed with the Dutch colonial authorities and the authoritarian regimes of Sukarno and Suharto, resulting in repeated imprisonment.
    During his imprisonment at Buru, he was compelled to eat rats and lizards, and denied a piece of paper and a writing utensil.
    As a result, he became a symbol of freedom of expression among human rights advocates.
    His works focused on the reality of hardships many Indonesians had to undergo during the 20th century.
    He spoke against the discrimination of Chinese Indonesians.
    He faced censorship as his books were banned.

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    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
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    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 32.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 117 Votes: 69.23% Annoying